Introduction
Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes is old-fashioned comfort food at its best. Savory beef gravy poured over creamy mashed potatoes makes a warm, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Large skillet
- Medium pot (for potatoes)
- Potato masher
- Whisk
- Knife and cutting board
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup milk or cream (warm)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Ground Beef & Gravy
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Yukon Golds make extra creamy mash.
- Ground Beef: Use 80/20 for best flavor.
- Gravy: Flour thickens; cornstarch can be substituted.
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make Mashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–18 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain, then mash with butter and warm milk.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
2. Cook Ground Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Make Gravy
- Sprinkle flour over beef and stir well; cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
- Simmer 5–8 minutes until thickened.
4. Serve
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates.
- Top generously with ground beef gravy.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
💡 Tips
- Warm milk keeps mashed potatoes smooth.
- If gravy is too thick, add a splash of broth.
- Taste before adding salt—broth and Worcestershire are salty.
🔄 Variations
- Creamy Gravy: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream or sour cream.
- Mushroom Beef Gravy: Add sliced mushrooms with onions.
- Southern Style: Serve with green beans or collard greens.
- Cheesy Potatoes: Mix cheddar into mashed potatoes.
